It then spread to other buildings in the area, including Massey Manor, a five-storey affordable housing complex run by community groups. Justin Verinder and his two children, ages three and five, were among the more than 100 people forced out of Massey Manor because of the massive fire. The fire was blowing across the street and it was almost hitting the Massey Manor building and you could tell it was going to light on fire. Closer inspection today of the terrible losses to these downtown businesses and significant damage to Massey Manor. Justin Verinder and his two young children fled their apartment on Saturday at Massey Manor when they saw smoke across the street.

Source: CBC News May 21, 2018 22:07 UTC